A former newspaper editor, Kunle Hamilton, has responded to the criticism actress Funke Akindele faced after a viral video showed her in a Celestial church wearing white garment and going in a trance.
Kunle, who is an elder of the church, said the actress and her family have been members of the Celestial Church for years.
According to him, the family moved to Mountain of Fire later in life but they started as Celestials.
He went on to narrate how Funke had fainted during her high school days and had been revived in church. He commended how Funke had boldly come out as a Celestial member.
“Funke Akindele has been a Celestian for over 36 years. Her youngest sibling, Mariah Abimbola Akindele aka ‘Mama’ was born and christened in the CCC, and she remains extremely passionate about her faith.
“The Akindeles joined the CCC at Agiliti Parish 1 under Prophet Adekoya and spent a lot of time in church.
“At different times, they all attended CCC Ibukunolu Parish, Ketu-Alapere under Shepherd Oyelakin, CCC Ojodu Parish on Aina Street and CCC Olusosun Parish, Ojota as their family home addresses changed.
“There was a time Funke was seriously ill in boarding school. She fainted and was rushed to Olusosun Parish where she was miraculously healed by God.”
“Funke’s late dad and her mom who is very much alive and who rose to the rank of SSES, were Celestians for many years. Her father later joined the Methodist Church but gave his blessings for the rest of his family to worship in CCC,” he said.
Funke had taken to her Instagram to share her moments in the church and given reasons she had attended.
